Haley Herfurth
| This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.35 years ago, a 5-year-old boy received a life-changing operation
Joaquin Aldrete, M.D., led the team that performed the first liver transplant at University Hospital. In May of this past year, UAB’s Comprehensive Transplant Institute celebrated its 50th anniversary and a record of more than 14,000 organ transplants.
Help put your mind at ease with these 5 resources
Major depressive disorder with a seasonal pattern, more commonly known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), affects as many as 10 million Americans.
Use this easy checklist to prepare for severe weather
UAB has several resources that, when coupled with personal initiatives, can help keep you safe during bad weather.
Founding engineering dean Joe Appleton dies at 91
Joe Appleton, Ph.D., founding dean of UAB’s School of Engineering, died Jan. 17. The school was created in 1971, two years after UAB became an independent university in 1969, and Appleton helmed the school until 1978.
The College of Arts and Sciences awarded $30,000 each to Jeff Morris, Magda Szaflarski and Zina Trost to fund projects that foster connections, ask big questions and find big solutions.
After a $20 million renovation and rebranding, the new Hilton at UAB features conference and event facilities named for prominent figures in UAB’s history.
Faculty save students $1.1 million on course materials
By creating online assets in Canvas, using rental textbooks or older editions and seeking out free online resources, 17 UAB faculty, powered by AIM grants, have saved students more than $1.1 million on instructional materials.
Parsons to be new chief facilities officer
Greg Parsons, who has served as UAB’s assistant vice president for planning, design and construction since 2014, will become associate vice president and chief facilities officer Feb. 1.
More than 1,160 employees to be honored during annual service awards
More than 300 employees with 20-plus years of service to UAB will be honored March 1.
Bartow Arena still hosts winners
Twenty-two years ago, the arena was rededicated in honor of men’s basketball Coach and Athletic Director Gene Bartow. Today, UAB Basketball’s winning traditions continue.
